You remember this mathematical formula - all squares are rectangles but not all rectangles are squares. Any Ubuntu install has a linux kernel, but not all Linux Installs happen to be Ubuntu. This is the reason I use Linux.

Nothing is secure in this world, which makes me say Linux is also vulnerable. It's just that it is freely available and the fact that you are more secure on this OS apart from the other ones...that's what I think.

Apart from the open source nature and security aspects, following are the two reasons that compel me to use Linux:

1) Linux supports almost all of the major programming languages.
2) Further, the ability of bash scripting is also one of the most compelling reasons why programmers like me prefer using Linux OS.
3) Another major advantage of using Linux is customization. If you like tweaking your system’s looks, Linux is just perfect for you.

What made me choose Linux over Windows is Reliability and Privacy. Windows, as we know, becomes sluggish day after day. It requires re-installation after a while when you encounter crashes or slowdowns. However, in case of Linux, there are no such problems. Just experience a faster and a smoother system for a longer period.

Again as compared to Windows where you keep on rebooting the system for just about everything Linux can help you comfortably continue with your work without the botheration of rebooting

In the case of Privacy, Microsoft certainly tries to anonymize the data collected from every user. So, you would need a set of tools to disable the spying modules of Windows. In contrast, Linux would be the perfect solution for a privacy buff. First of all, Linux distributions do not collect much data (or none). Moreover, you will not need additional tools to protect your privacy.